VATICAN CITY (AP) — World dignitaries and Catholic faithful attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday.

People were on the steps of the Tomb of the Unknown soldier to catch a glimpse of the papal coffin. It continued past the ancient Roman Forum and Colosseum, to applause and shouts of “Il Papa!” ...

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Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.

His coffin was then taken by motorcade across downtown Rome to the spot where he wished to be laid to rest in a simple underground tomb at St ... laypeople to the ancient selection process ...

The pope’s funeral will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said. The funeral Mass will follow the simplified rules the Vatican issued last year, the Rite of ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The conclave to choose his successor will most likely start at least a week ...